California Retirement Management Account (CARMA)

09/05/2025

After a record number of applications in 2025, Thoroughbred Charities of America grants to 98 organizations totaling over $1.1-million were recently awarded, according to a press release from the non-profit on Thursday afternoon. The TCA said that 63 aftercare organizations, 24 backstretch and farm....

09/05/2025

Big news from CARMA! Six deserving horse-and-rider teams have been selected as the first-ever recipients of the Messineo Makeover Scholarship, helping them travel to Kentucky this October for the Thoroughbred Makeover. 🐎✨

Meet the recipients and learn more about Nancy Messineo’s incredible legacy gift in our full release: https://www.carma4horses.org/news/carma-announces-inaugural-messineo-makeover-fund-recipients/

Retired Racehorse Project

09/03/2025

Welcome to the CARMA Placement Program, Don’t Call Me Idiot! 🐎✨

This 2022 California-bred gelding by Idiot Proof out of Crackling Bread is starting his transition from the racetrack into his next chapter.

Through CARMA’s Placement Program, he’ll get the rest, rehab, and support he needs before moving on to an accredited aftercare partner to prepare for a second career or permanent home.

08/28/2025

CARMA Grad Gandolfini kicks up his heels in a well-earned retirement.

08/26/2025

CARMA Grad Falcon meets new friends in his adopted home. More on Falcon's exciting second career soon...stay tuned! 💛

08/21/2025

Meet aftercare partner Champions Retreat, where retired West Coast Thoroughbreds find both peace and purpose. This 18-acre ranch in North Idaho is home to six OTTBs, each with a unique personality and story.

Visitors can connect with these incredible horses, feed them a carrot, and experience the healing power of equine interaction in a serene, forested setting. From quiet moments in the pasture to rides on scenic trails, Champions Retreat showcases the heart, spirit, and generosity of retired racehorses while giving them a safe and meaningful second chapter.

Learn More: https://www.championsretreat.org/

Champions Retreat

08/19/2025

We were feeling the love on Saturday! Yellow “I Support CARMA” stickers were everywhere at Del Mar Racing. If you missed out, don’t worry, we’ll have more for next year. The was real.

Thank you for showing up and supporting Thoroughbred aftercare. 💛🏇 FanDuel Racing

08/19/2025

We want to give a huge thank you to The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, an official CARMAthon sponsor, for hosting our second annual donor appreciation event. Connecting with and thanking our supporters in such a beautiful setting was a true gift, and we are so grateful for their generosity and commitment to aftercare.

Be sure to book your stay using our special link where a portion of the proceeds are donated to CARMA: https://hotels.aboveproperty.com/ibe/AYRSF/reservations/book?arrival=2025-07-16&departure=2025-07-20&priceCode=LRF

08/19/2025

08/17/2025

CARMAthon 2025 brought a touch of Hollywood to Del Mar on Saturday, raising over $198,000 for retired racehorses. The annual fundraiser, themed New Beginnings, supports aftercare programs for Thoroughbreds leaving the track in California.

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08/17/2025

CARMAthon 2025 Raises More Than $198,000 to Support Thoroughbred Aftercare

CARMAthon 2025, the annual summer fundraiser hosted by the California Retirement Management Account (CARMA), brought Hollywood glamour to Del Mar Racetrack on Saturday, August 16th, rolling out the red carpet for retired racehorses. With its blockbuster-themed campaign CARMAthon: New Beginnings, the event raised more than $198,000 to fund essential aftercare programs for Thoroughbreds retiring from racing in California.

Broadcast live on FanDuel TV throughout the day, CARMAthon was made possible through FanDuel’s partnership. Beyond providing national coverage, FanDuel transformed CARMA’s content into exclusive video features that demonstrate the impact of aftercare and drive home the racing industry’s responsibility to support Thoroughbred aftercare.

The day’s coverage showcased the mission of aftercare and drew support from across the racing community and nation. Contributions from both longtime supporters and new donors alike helped make the event a resounding success.
“We are incredibly grateful to everyone who donated, shared our message, or tuned in,” said Billy Koch, President of CARMA and Founder/Managing Partner of Little Red Feather Racing. “CARMAthon isn’t just about raising money. It is about building awareness and industry commitment to what happens to these incredible athletes after they leave the track. Aftercare should never be an afterthought.”

The list of CARMAthon donors this year included prominent names such as FanDuel TV, Bill & Margie Strauss, Bob & Jill Baffert, Del Mar, Mark Stanton, Oak Tree Foundation, Red Dragon Racing, Nick Alexander, Rick Gold, Samantha Siegel, Santa Anita Park, Tom Bachman, and many more.

CARMAthon 2025 kicked off earlier in the summer with a private Donor Appreciation Event at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe on July 16, where guests previewed the cinematic trailer and connected with CARMA’s Board of Directors.
Donations to support Thoroughbred aftercare can be made year-round at carma4horses.org.

08/17/2025

Wow! Another incredible day of coverage with FanDuel Racing. This event is truly amazing, and we could not pull this off without their support. Each year it gets better and better...this year was above and beyond! ❤️

Thank you to FanDuel TV for the generous donation and to everyone on their team for going all in to make CARMAthon such a success.